Charge Collection (page 4)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Infantry at the Charge, 1870. From The Graphic. (London, 3 September 1870)
538456 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Infantry at the Charge, 1870. From The Graphic. (London, 3 September 1870). Wood engraving. France. Germany.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
535850 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562)

Battle of Chattanooga, 1863
1580707 Battle of Chattanooga, 1863; (add.info.: Battle of Chattanooga, General Thomas' charge near Orchard Knob, Nov. 24' 1863.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The War in Schleswig: the Battle of Over-Selk - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: the Battle of Over-Selk - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The Battle of Konigshugel, also known as the Battle of Ober-Selk

The Japanese cavalry advanced furiously in storm, c1919. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese cavalry advanced furiously in storm, c1919.

The white hunter
Mircea Costina

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Detail - Cavalry Charge, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, by Henry Mervin Shrady

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Cavalry Charge, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, by Henry Mervin Shrady

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Cavalry Charge, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, by Henry Mervin Shrady

The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 25

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock, 1810. Creator: Emanuel Limnell
King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock, 1810

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table LXVII(c). A popular illustrated textbook for children

The Revolution in Naples - charge of Neapolitan cavalry on the national troops before Capua... 1860 Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Naples - charge of Neapolitan cavalry on the national troops before Capua, on the 19th of September - from a sketch by our special artist in Italy, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Fighting in the Matoppo Hills: Charge of the Matabele, c1900. Creator: William Barnes Wollen
Fighting in the Matoppo Hills: Charge of the Matabele, c1900. Scene from the Second Matabele War. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

A Cavalry Charge, 1629. Creator: Jan Martszen de Jonge
A Cavalry Charge, 1629

Cavalry Attack, 1680-1700. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
Cavalry Attack, 1680-1700

'Sur le front Russe; Infanterie russe s'elancant a l'attaque, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Sur le front Russe; Infanterie russe s'elancant a l'attaque, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Des Hauts-de-Meuse a l'Aisne; L'attaque des tranchees allemandes de Nogent-l'Abbesse, 1914
'Des Hauts-de-Meuse a l'Aisne; L'attaque des tranchees allemandes de Nogent-l'Abbesse, devant Reims, la 24 septembre 1914'

'Chevauchee Epique; Sous le Feu!, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
'Chevauchee Epique; Sous le Feu!, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
'Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Sur le front de Pologne; une charge des Cosaques de l'oural, sur une batterie allemande, 1914. Creator: J Simont
'Sur le front de Pologne; une charge des Cosaques de l'oural, sur une batterie d'artillerie allemande, pendant l'offensive russe du 16 octobre au 6 novembre 1914, 1914

'Halt !'-Charge of Lancers at the Royal Military Tournament, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Halt !'-Charge of Lancers at the Royal Military Tournament, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The Battle of Oltenitza, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Oltenitza, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Battle Charge, 1865-1874. Creator: Hammatt Billings
Battle Charge, 1865-1874

'Military Manoeuvers at Aldershot: A Sham Fight; Close Quarters, A Retreat Inevitable, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Military Manoeuvers at Aldershot: A Sham Fight; Close Quarters, A Retreat Inevitable, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot: A Sham Fight; "Squares against Cavalry", 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot: A Sham Fight; "Squares against Cavalry"; A Repetition of Waterloo, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot: A Sham Fight; A Desirable Vantage Ground, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot: A Sham Fight; A Desirable Vantage Ground, A rush for the Hill-Top, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Crimean War:..the moment when the command was given to charge the Russian columns...The numbers [of Russian soldiers] opposed to

Charge of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, October 25, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Charge of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, October 25, 1854. Crimean War, Battle of Balaclava, extract from French commander Canrobert's description

The Action at Balaclava, October 25 - First Charge of Heavy Cavalry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Action at Balaclava, October 25 - First Charge of Heavy Cavalry, 1854. Crimean War. The Russian cavalry, about 4000 in number

The Light Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Light Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War: disastrous communication breakdown. When Lord Lucan received the order from Captain Nolan, and had read it, he asked

Charge, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1803. Creator: Robert Ker Porter
Charge, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1803

Battle Scene with Charging General on Horseback in Foreground, Artillery and Cannons in Ba... n.d. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene with Charging General on Horseback in Foreground, Artillery and Cannons in Background, n.d

Charge of the Republican Hussards, 1832–33. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Charge of the Republican Hussards, 1832-33

Captain May's Second Charge, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Captain May's Second Charge, 1849. American soldier Charles Augustus May led a cavalry charge against Mexican artillery at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma during the Mexican-American War

The Cavalry Charge, 1889. Creator: Giovanni Fattori
The Cavalry Charge, 1889

Rhino Up close and Personal
Emma Allen-Rowlandson

The first parking meter in England. The first parking meters are introduced in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London on 10th July 1958. A lady pays her parking fee

Swansea back row attacker Ian Davies, a former Llanelli youth star, storms the Llanelli defence at St Helens. 10th October 1987

The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Richard I, Coeur de Lion at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191, (c1880). A 19th century romanticisation of the Crusades. Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199)

The defeat of the Russians in the battle on May Day, near the Yalu River (colour litho)
2798780 The defeat of the Russians in the battle on May Day, near the Yalu River (colour litho) by Japanese School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tour of General Mistchenko, illustration from Manchuria: images from the Russo-Japanese War, edited by A
STC405520 Tour of General Mistchenko, illustration from Manchuria: images from the Russo-Japanese War, edited by A. Martynoff, St

Rhino learning to fly
Justus Vermaak

Matador waving red cape at bull during bullfight, bull is speared with barbed sticks (banderillas), Plaza de Toros, Valencia, Spain. July 2014

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"Scotland for Ever! The Charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815" In a moment that would forever be etched in history, the brave Scots Greys thundered towards their destiny on that fateful day at Waterloo. With unwavering determination and courage coursing through their veins, they charged fearlessly into battle. The Highlanders stood tall, their kilts billowing in the wind as they prepared to face the enemy head-on. Their hearts beat with patriotic fervor as they shouted "Scotland Forever. " A battle cry that echoed across the battlefield, inspiring all who heard it. Amidst the chaos and smoke of war, these valiant warriors proved their mettle. The charge of the Scots Greys was an awe-inspiring sight to behold; a testament to their unyielding loyalty and indomitable spirit. But this charge was not an isolated incident; it represented a long-standing tradition of bravery within Scottish regiments. From Bunker Hill to Ramnuggur, from Balaclava's Thin Red Line to Gulf War tanks manned by Royal Scots Dragoon Guards – Scotland has always produced fierce fighters ready to defend what is dear. Even nature itself seems inspired by such acts of valor. Thomas Baines' painting captures the sheer power and force behind a charging black rhinoceros - symbolizing strength personified. And let us not forget those who survived against all odds - like the survivors of the Charge of Light Brigade or Grenadiers Mount Guard - whose tales serve as reminders that even in moments when hope seems lost, resilience can prevail. So let us remember these charges throughout history – each one representing bravery in its purest form. They remind us that sometimes we must push forward despite overwhelming odds because there are causes worth fighting for and legacies worth defending.